The Burning Wire (Lincoln Rhyme 9)

227 SUFFOLK ST.,

LOWER EAST SIDE

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--Bic SoftFeel fine-point pens, blue ink, associated with ink used in demand letter.

--Generic 81/2 x 11 white computer paper, associated with demand letter.

--Generic No. 10 size envelope, associated with envelope containing demand letter.

--Bolt cutter, hacksaw with tool marks matching those at initial scene.

--Computer printouts:

--Articles about medical research on cancer linked to high-power electric lines.

--Blog postings by Galt Re: same.

--Albertson-Fenwick Model E-20 boots for electrical work, size 11, with treads the same as prints at initial scene.

--Additional traces of alternative jet fuel.

--Attack at military base?

--No obvious leads as to where he might be hiding, or location of future attacks.

CRIME SCENE: ALGONQUIN

SUBSTATION MH-7,

E. 119TH STREET, HARLEM

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--Molotov cocktail: 750-ml wine bottle, no source.

--BP gas used as accelerant.

--Cotton cloth strips, probably white T-shirt, used as fuse, no source determined.

SECOND DEMAND NOTE

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--Delivered to Bernard Wahl, Algonquin security chief.

--Assaulted by Galt.

--No physical contact; no trace.

--No indication of whereabouts or site of next attack.

--Paper and ink associated with those found in Galt's apartment.

--Additional traces of alternative jet fuel embedded in paper.

--Attack on military base?